First Barrage of Exams 🎯🤯😌

Two weeks ago was the beginning of exam season and it was nothing short of crazy🤯. My daily routine was cramming for that day's exam/quiz and then immediately after trying to cram for the exams/quizzes the following days! Strange enough, I had a blast and was extremely gratifying to finish the two weeks knowing I gave my best on every exam. I know myself to be a perfectionist and something that has been working very well so far this year has been focusing on the moment and only worrying about giving my all in it. At times I can plan too far in the future and stress myself out about things that may never become a reality. So far "I'm sure I will regret saying this in the future", but I am significantly less stressed now in medical school than I was in college. I would like to think it's because I am more mature, but plenty of people will happily argue against that haha. Honestly, I've realized each day is a gift, and it's not guaranteed. I'm taking more time to appreciate the little things in life and being more thankful. It's a blessing to wake up each morning knowing that I have an opportunity to follow my dreams. Lastly, I'm comforted knowing that no matter how hard I fall, no matter where I might find myself in life, I will move forward. Each victory and defeat is putting me one step closer to becoming the person I want to become. Something I read this week that resonated with me was "Don't be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence". It's silly to try and forget your past, but don't let it overwhelm you. Learn from that lesson and let yourself be better because of that! Let's kick some butt this week!!!💪